Poroshenko hails EU decision on Azov package of sanctions against Russia

The head of state wrote this on his Facebook page.

"I welcome the decision of the EU Coreper to launch a new Azov package of sanctions against Russia for an open and blatant act of armed aggression against Ukrainian crewmen and vessels in the Black Sea and the Kerch Strait," Poroshenko said.

The president thanked European partners for the support of his initiative and unwaivering solidarity and unity with the Ukrainian people in countering the Russian aggressor.

" We ensure strong international pressure on the Kremlin for the release of our prisoners of war, the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Sea of Azov, the implementation of the international status of the Kerch Strait, as well as lifting the Russian economic blockade of the Ukrainian Azov region," he said.

Poroshenko also said he was going to visit Brussels soon to continue the coordination of joint actions with the EU and the NATO.

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